Tran 2007 Mitochondrion
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Tran UC, Clarke CF (2007) Endogenous synthesis of coenzyme Q in eukaryotes. Mitochondrion 7 Suppl:S62-71. |
Tran UC, Clarke CF (2007) Mitochondrion
Abstract: Coenzyme Q (Q) functions in the mitochondrial respiratory chain and serves as a lipophilic antioxidant. There is increasing interest in the use of Q as a nutritional supplement. Although the physiological significance of Q is extensively investigated in eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to human, the eukaryotic Q biosynthesis pathway is best characterized in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. At least ten genes (COQ1-COQ10) have been shown to be required for Q biosynthesis and function in respiration. This review highlights recent knowledge about the endogenous synthesis of Q in eukaryotes, with emphasis on S. cerevisiae as a model system.
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